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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available121
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Students who have taken an advanced placement course of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) in their secondary school and who have taken an Advanced Placement Examination of the CEEB may receive course credit with a score of 3, 4 or 5. Scores must be received directly from CEEB before credit is awarded. Changes to exams and scores are determined by the respective statewide Articulation Task Force (ATF). The credit awarded and equivalent courses are established by the MCCCD Instructional Councils.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART112 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART115 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH101 or ARH102 |
| 4 | 6 | ARH101 & ARH102 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIO181 & BIO182 |
| 3 | 3 | BIO100 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT221 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 | MAT221 |
| 3 | 4 | MAT221 | |
| 4 | 8 | MAT221 & MAT231 | |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MAT221 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 | CHM151 & CHM151LL & CHM152 & CHM152LL |
| 4 | 4 | CHM151 & CHM151LL | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 10 | CHI101 & CHI102 |
| 5 | 20 | CHI101 & CHI102 & CHI201 & CHI202 | |
| 4 | 15 | CHI101 & CHI102 & CHI201 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POS140 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CSC100 or CSC110 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ART111 |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG101 or Elective Credit |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 | ENG101 or Elective Credit |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 6 | HIS101 & HIS102 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FRE201 & FRE202 |
| 4 | 11 | FRE201 and FRE202 and FREELC (3) | |
| 5 | 14 | FRE201 and FRE202 and FREELC (6) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | GER201 & GER202 |
| 4 | 11 | GER201 and GER202 and GERELC (3) | |
| 5 | 14 | GER201 and GER202 and GERELC (6) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | GCU102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | ITA101 & ITA102 |
| 4 | 12 | ITA101 & ITA102 & ITA201 | |
| 5 | 16 | ITA101 & ITA102 & ITA201 & ITA202 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 20 | JPN101 & JPN102 & JPN201 & JPN202 |
| 4 | 15 | JPN101 & JPN102 & JPN201 | |
| 3 | 10 | JPN101 & JPN102 | |
| Latin | 4 | 12 | LAT101 & LAT102 & LAT201 |
| 3 | 8 | LAT101 & LAT102 | |
| 5 | 16 | LAT101 & LAT102 & LAT201 & LAT202 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECN 211 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECN 212 |
| Music Theory | 4 | 4 | MTC105 & MTC106 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHY111 |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHY112 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY112 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY111 |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 | PSY101 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPA201 & SPA202 |
| 4 | 11 | SPA201 and SPA202 and SPAELC (3) | |
| 5 | 14 | SPA201 and SPA202 and SPAELC (6) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 14 | SPA201 and SPA202 and SPAELC (6) |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MAT206 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | POS110 |
| United States History | 4 | 6 | HIS103 & HIS104 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | HIS111 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Advertising
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- Anthropology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Cloud Computing
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, General
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Science
- Computer Support specialist
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Corrections
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Dance, General
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Development Economics and International Development
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Community Services
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Food Science
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
H
- Health and Wellness, General
- History, General
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Interior Design
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Journalism
L
- Legal Studies
- Legal Support Services, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Management Science
- Marketing Research
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Meeting and Event Planning
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Meteorology
- Music Management
- Music Performance, General
- Music Technology
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, Other
- Musical Theatre
N
- Natural Sciences
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
O
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Philosophy
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Physical Sciences, General
- Physics, General
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Engineering
- Psychology, General
R
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Real Estate
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Resort Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Retail Management
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sustainability Studies
T
- Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Y
- Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Teacher Certification
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